Clarksburg in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Bell

Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 17, 2024

1. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Bell Marker

Inscription.
This bell once called the faithful to worship at the former St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. St. John's was first established as a mission of Immaculate Conception Church in 1906 for a growing Italian population. In 1969, due to structural problems, the church was demolished and members incorporated into Immaculate Conception Parish.

Erected by Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 39° 16.773′ N, 80° 19.963′ W. Marker is in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in Harrison County. It is on East Pike Street west of South Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 East Pike Street, Clarksburg WV 26301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Little Kanawha Valley.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in

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Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stealey-Goff-Vance House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Clarksburg, West Virginia (approx. ¼ mile away); Kelly Miller (approx. ¼ mile away); Ethel L. Hart (approx. ¼ mile away); Kelly Miller School (approx. ¼ mile away); Palace Furniture Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Towers School (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Northwest Academy (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Northwest Academy (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 17, 2024

2. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Bell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.